Romsey Opportunity Group
From Parent Voice
Romsey Opportunity Group | |
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| Headline: |
Childs playgroup in Romsey |
| Parent Voice Hub: | West Hampshire |
| Area: | Test Valley |
| Location: | Romsey |
| Telephone: | 07715 560631
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| Email: | sixbirds@ntlworld.com |
| Website: | |
| Address: | The Appletree Centre,
Princes Road |
| Postcode: | SO51 8DS |
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| Contact Person: | Lyn Bird
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| What We Do: |
Romsey Opportunity Group is a playgroup for pre-school age children with physical, mental or emotional problems. It also provides help, support and information to their families. teddy bear with balloon - the group LogoIt is a charity recognised by the District Health Authority, Local Education Authority and Social Services and receives referrals from all three. It is run by a committee of parents and helpers. The Group meets twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Appletree Centre, Princes Road (Behind the Library in Station Road). The majority of the staff are voluntary and are supported by visiting professionals such as Doctors, Health Visitors, Social Workers, Speech Therapists, Psychologists and Physiotherapists. The children are provided with a structured and stimulating play environment with specialised equipment to suit their needs. There is a high ratio of helpers to children in order to provide each child with skilled individual help. The parents gain friendship and mutual support as well as specialist advice and can use a library of books and magazines on the care of children with special needs. |
| Disability Type: | All Disabilities |
| Related Topics: | Childcare, Early Years, Play Schemes
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